Bookshelf

explorefaith books
Books published through a partnership between explorefaith.org and Morehouse Publishing

Author Interviews
explorefaith speaks to some of authors of faith and spirituality books about their writing and ideas

Faith and Life
Books that explore the many issues we face in life and how our faith can guide us through

Spirituality
Books devoted to exploring our spirit and soul, and how to nurture them with a variety of practices and disciplines

By and About C. S. Lewis
Certainly, the C.S. Lewis classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe from the Chronicles of Narnia is a perfect book to read or re-read at Christmas Time. Oh, but there is so much more to keep you busy, throughout the year.

Alphabetical Index of Titles

101 EXERCISES FOR THE SOUL
Those looking for a little guidance in the practice of
faith can
find a capable coach in Dr. Bernie S. Siegel, a
pioneer in mind-body
medicine and author of the bestselling Love, Medicine,
and
Miracles.

ADVENT CALENDARS FOR GROWN-UPS
Grown-ups deserve Advent calendars too, and this season I have discovered two lovely books—one sacred, one secular—that help adults discover the beauty of Advent and anticipate the joys of Christmas.

ANNE RICE RETURNS TO HER FAITH
Curious fans, devout Catholics, and undecided spiritual seekers alike will find something valuable in Rice’s new spiritual memoir, Called Out of Darkness. In it, she details the transformations inherent in becoming what she calls “a writer consecrated to Christ.”

CHILDREN’S DREAMS
If you are intrigued by the meaning and significance of your
dreams, you’ll be fascinated by Children’s Dreams, a fat new addition
to
Carl Jung’s Collected Works published by Princeton.

CONTEMPLATIVE BY DESIGN
Creating your own spiritual Quiet Space does not have to be difficult or particularly time-consuming. It will, however, require prayerful forethought if it is to provide the atmosphere needed to allow mind, body and spirit to be revived and rejuvenated by the One who is Peace, even within the tension and demands of daily life.

EMERGENCE CHRISTIANITY
For those interested in brushing up on the past, present and future of Christianity, renowned writer and religionist Phyllis Tickle offers an annotated bibliography of her suggestions

FASTING
You might never consider passing on the peach cobbler, but for blogger Jana Riess, Fasting by Scot McKnight offers a rich and satisfying look at the real reason for skipping meals.